Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Dear Friends,
Fed up with Seva or Darshan processes @ Tirumala. Sorry to learn through media
about the Arjita Seva scams & nasty treatment during darshan & also by
self experience.

But sure way is there to have the ecstasy of performing
sevas in serene atmosphere with utmost satisfaction as if they are conducted
for you only & with least expenses.

Srinivasa Mangapuram Kalyana Venkateswara temple is the
venue. The deity here is replica of Tirumala deity., ie., the
appearance,say not almost, but IDENTICAL in toto.

The Arjita Sevas start @ 2.30am @ tirumala, but
conveniently @ 5am at S'mangapuram.
Suprabhatam, tomala seva, Archana, Asthadalapada Padmaradhana (Tuesdays),
Sahasra Kalasabhishekam (Fridays), Visesha Abhishekam (Wednesday), Kalyanam (everyday)
10am onwards, for same duration at both places. The first 3 sevas available for
just Rs.10 per seva. FOR THAT DONT THINK THEY ARE JUST DONE FOR THE SAKE OF
DOING. For same duration as in Tirumala, they are performed. And other sevas
just for half the rates of Tirumala and normally available same day without
prior reservation.
Since long time, Ekanta Seva is not allowed for public at Tirumala. At
S'Mangapuram that also u can easily avail, again just for Rs.10/- &
that too at 8pm itself.. (@ Tirumala it was Rs.100).

Nowadays, S'Mangapuram is gaining importance and,
awareness of these sevas o/a of second steps-path from here to Srivarimettu
recently opened.

Monday to Thursday around 25 piligrims attend the sevas.
Friday to Sunday about 75 attend. It is expected by next year or in six
months, the demand for these sevas at S'Mangapuram will swell manyfold due to
awareness, the difficulties then start same as in Tirumala and it is for you to
avail as early as possible in present times and have the satisfaction.

If for sentimental reason, you dont have full
satisfaction even after performing sevas at S'Mangapuram unless see
the deity at Tirumala, same day u can take footpath from there after
these sevas (takes approx.2 hours even leisurely), get free token for special
entrance darshan & two laddus @Rs.20 cost at 900th step (total steps
2300 comparing 3450 from alipiri side & no addl. long walking distance as
from alipiri) & complete darshan before that night (of course, 24 hours
allowed since getting token with free annadana prasadam and free accommodation
facility @PACs which u should avoid as there again rush & queues). As
senior citizens, a special dormitory facility @ 1st Floor(free) & separate
line @ground floor for free annaprasadam, u can avail at PAC II just opp.
Main/Balaji Bus complex.

If heart patient, have separate darshan arrangements and
avoid footsteps.

Reg. accommodation, only accommodation at S'Mangapuram is Aryavysya
satram but they give to all communities & good&neat looking people/families.

For better utilisation of time & sevas, go by evening
or so there, have accommodation & perform Ekantha Seva & take
night rest. Early morning, you can easily go to temple for sevas from 5am.
Otherwise, it is somewhat difficult to go there early morning from Tirupati
& to be in time particularly for Suprabhata seva.